IMO TB321E Model Course Port Facility Security Officer, 2015 Edition

This model course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), as defined in section A/2.1.8 (and section A/17) of the ISPS Code, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a port facility, for ensuring the development (or for developing) of a Port Facility Security Assessment, for ensuring the development (or for developing) of, implementing, maintaining and updating a Port Facility Security Plan and for liaising with Ship Security Officers (SSOs) and with Company Security Officers (CSOs). Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities as port facility security officer, as defined in section A/17.2 of the ISPS Code, which include, but are not limited to: – Conducting an initial comprehensive security survey of the port facility taking into account the relevant Port Facility Security Assessment; – Ensuring the development and maintenance of the Port Facility Security Plan; – Implementing and exercising the Port Facility Security Plan; – Undertaking regular security inspections of the port facility to ensure the continuation of appropriate security measures; – Recommending and incorporating, as appropriate, modifications to the Port Facility Security Plan in order to correct deficiencies and to update the plan to take into account of relevant changes to the port facility; – Enhancing security awareness and vigilance of the port facility personnel; – Ensuring adequate training has been provided to personnel responsible for the security of the port facility; – Reporting to the relevant authorities and maintaining records of occurrences that threaten the security of the port facility; – Co-ordinating implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan with the appropriate Company and Ship Security Officer(s); – Co-ordinating with security services, as appropriate; – Ensuring that standards for personnel responsible for security of the port facility are met; – Ensuring that security equipment is properly operated, tested , calibrated and maintained, if any; and – Assisting Ship Security Officers in confirming the identity of those seeking to board the ship when requested.